begin in German
begin in German is beginnen, anfangen, starten — begin means to start doing something, or for something to start happening.
begin in German
beginnen
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
anfangen
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
starten
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
anheben
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
What does "begin" mean?
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verb To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
"It began to rain just as we reached the car park."
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begin in a sentence
- It began to rain just as we reached the car park.
- The meeting will begin at nine sharp.
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What is "begin" in German?
"begin" in German is beginnen, anfangen, starten. begin means: To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
How do you use "begin" in a sentence?
Example: "It began to rain just as we reached the car park." In German, "begin" is beginnen, anfangen, starten.
Are there other ways to say "begin" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "begin": beginnen, anfangen, starten, anheben.
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